MIA to Ensure Safe Screening of Film 'And Then We Danced'

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has released a statement concerning the screening of the successful Swedish-Georgian drama film 'And tThen We Danced' which is to premiere in Georgia this weekend. The movie turned out to be quite controversial for Georgian society as it tells the story of two male dancers of the Georgian national dance falling in love.

While right-wing groups threaten to disrupt the screening of 'And Then We Danced,' the MIA promises that they will ensure peace and safety during the events.

One of the main aims of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is to protect the rights and liberties regardless of sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, etc. of a person. 

The MIA's statement reads: "On November 8, 9, and 10, different movie theaters in Batumi and Tbilisi will offer the premiere of the movie ‘And Then We Danced’. Different groups of society have commented on the matter, threatening disruption of the movie projection.

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia ensures the protection of public safety and order, as well as the freedom of self-expression (which, of course, corresponds to the frames of the law).

"We address everyone: obey the law. Otherwise, police will use their lawful mandate and suppress unlawful acts immediately."

The screening of the film ‘And Then We Danced’ will take place in Batumi and Tbilisi on the 8, 9 and 10 of November. Tickets have sold out in all movie-theaters in the capital, and there are only a few tickets left in Batumi’s cinema.

By Nini Dakhundaridze

Image source: The MIA of Georgia Facebook Page.